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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.25, 1,011.33 and 187.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.25, 1,011.33 and 187.31 is: 280.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.25 : 1,011.33 = 187.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.25/1,011.33 = 187.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.25x = 1,011.33 × 187.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.25x = 189,427.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,427.17/674.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.94

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